Scott wants to more than double the amount of tax dollars set aside to lure new companies or help existing ones. The governor wants to boost the amount from $111 million to $278 million.

During a Tuesday meeting, some lawmakers questioned the state’s jobs development agency on whether money has wound up going to companies that don’t need the help.

Meanwhile, a top GOP legislator in the Florida Senate is pushing a bill that would increase oversight of business incentives. Sen. Andy Gardiner, R-Orlando, also said the legislation could clamp down on some of the state tax credits now being handed out to businesses.